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From digging up a cricket pitch to jibes at BJP — Thackerays’ anti-Pakistan rhetoric then & now

Unlike in 1991, when undivided Shiv Sena dug up a pitch in Mumbai in protest against an India-Pak match, analysts say the issue is now more about attacking BJP than opposing such a match.

Amid uncertainty over its return to NDA fold, TDP plans freebies to counter ruling YSRCP in Andhra

In Andhra Pradesh, which will see Assembly & Lok Sabha polls next year, N. Chandrababu Naidu-led party is gearing up to announce at least 6 poll sops targeted at women, youth & farmers.

BJP is riding two horses in Andhra Pradesh — courting Chandrababu Naidu, but Jagan still in sights

BJP is cosying up to Naidu's TDP in Andhra Pradesh while intensifying criticism against 'friendly' Jagan. But BJP is also wary of losing support from Jagan's YSRCP in Parliament.

Validating Aryan invasion or statement of rights? Rahul remark reignites ‘Adivasi’ vs ‘Vanvasi’ debate

RSS & affiliates reject term 'Adivasi', saying it goes against idea of united India, and prefer 'Vanvasi'. But others oppose latter term, saying it implies tribals are 'uncivilised'.  

Vajpayee said PMs and parties will come & go but nation will remain, says Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, Union road minister, is confident that the BJP's development work will bring it back to power in 2024. He dismissed the INDIA alliance as a ‘game of compromises’.

BJP vs BJP in Rajasthan — Raje loyalist Kailash Meghwal calls Union minister Arjun Ram ‘Corrupt No 1’

MLA Kailash Meghwal says he'll write to PM to remove Arjun Ram Meghwal from cabinet, Union minister threatens to file defamation case. Both are prominent Dalit faces in state.

Youth leader with the Pawar ‘stamp of approval’ — who is Rohit Pawar, NCP’s rising star 

Grandson of Appasaheb Pawar, Sharad Pawar’s older brother, Rohit had been quietly working in the background. Then, Ajit Pawar rebelled against the party.    

Ally vs ally in 3 states — INDIA bloc hits bypoll bumps on road to Mumbai

Candidates of opposition bloc are fighting not just BJP but also among themselves on Dhupguri, Bageshwar & Puthuppally.

Will Shivraj be BJP’s CM face for MP? Tomar’s sidestep, Jan Ashirwad Yatra announcement fuel suspense

Union minister indicates that no one leader will helm yatra, which Shivraj Chouhan led solo ahead of 2018 polls. Last week, Amit had sidestepped question on whether Chouhan will be CM face.

‘Law & order over in Maharashtra’: Oppn hits out at Shinde govt after 4 Dalit men tortured

Six men — all from ‘upper-caste’ community — allegedly beat up four Dalit men in Ahmednagar with sticks, hung them upside down from a tree, urinated on them, and lobbed casteist slur.

On Camera

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.